Talking 2024 Hunting Season with Tejas Hunt Club Part Two
Release Date: 09/25/2024
Preparing the Next Generation for the Future of Agriculture | Dr. Frank Owsley
Landowner Insider
What will it take to prepare the next generation to lead agriculture in a world changing faster than ever? In this episode of The Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with Dr. Frank Owsley of Tarleton State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources for a conversation about the future of agriculture, education, artificial intelligence, and the skills young people will need to succeed. As AI changes how we learn and work, Kasey and Dr. Owsley discuss why critical thinking, communication, confidence, understanding numbers, and real-world decision-making may become even more...
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The Photographer Documenting a Changing Texas | Scott Slusher
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What happens to the American West when the land—and the culture built on it—begins to disappear? In this episode of The Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with Western photographer and commercial creative Scott Slusher for a conversation about Texas ranchland, authentic cowboy culture, Western photography, artificial intelligence, and preserving the places and people that define the American West. Scott has built his career photographing real working cowboys, historic Texas ranches, Western brands, and the people carrying these traditions forward. He shares why authenticity matters...
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How This Ranch Owner Built a $55 Million Business
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How do you build a $55 million business by solving problems others overlook? In this episode of The Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with entrepreneur Jake Brydon to discuss how he built and expanded businesses across roofing, software, branded apparel, ranching, and real estate. Jake shares how Heritage Roofing grew to approximately $55 million in annual revenue, how identifying overlooked problems led to new business opportunities, and why many of his most successful ventures were never part of a perfectly mapped-out plan. He also discusses building and selling a software company,...
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How Dr. Charlie Buchanan Built One of Texas' Leading Equine Veterinary Practices
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How do you build one of Texas' leading equine veterinary practices? In this episode of The Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock and Lani Rust sit down with Dr. Charlie Buchanan to discuss the leadership, relationships, work ethic, and business philosophy behind the growth of one of the most respected equine veterinary practices in the country. Dr. Buchanan shares how his practice expanded from two veterinarians to eleven, why Stephenville and Morgan Mill became ideal locations for growth, and how investing in people has helped create long-term success for his team, clients, and the Western horse...
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Texas Eminent Domain Explained: Transmission Lines, Landowner Rights & What to Do First
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What should you do if you receive notice that a transmission line could cross your property? In this episode of The Landowner Insider, host Kasey Mock sits down with Texas eminent domain attorney Carly Barton to explain what every Texas landowner should know before a transmission line route is finalized. After Kasey received notice that his own ranch was located along a proposed 765-kilovolt transmission line, he wanted to understand the process from an attorney who represents Texas landowners in eminent domain cases. Together, they discuss how transmission line routes are selected, the...
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They Risked Their Wedding Money on a Goat… It Paid Off
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They used money meant for their wedding to buy a goat—and it became one of the first steps toward building a livestock business. In this episode of The Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with his identical twin brother, Kevin Mock of Mock Livestock, for a candid conversation about risk, work ethic, and what it really takes to build something from the ground up. They talk about growing up without many extras, learning to work early, and making decisions that didn’t always feel safe—but mattered long-term. The conversation also goes beyond business into parenting, pressure, and why...
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What’s Changing About Owning Land in Texas?
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Can the family ranch survive the next generation? In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with Accredited Land Consultant Morgan Willis to discuss ranch succession, generational land transfer, and the future of Texas ranching. Raised in a multigenerational ranching family in Mason County, Morgan shares firsthand insight into how family decisions, land ownership, and long-term stewardship shape a ranch over time. She explains why family land often becomes divided, what concerns her about the next generation of agricultural producers, and why hands-on experience is critical if...
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Can You Actually Make Money on 20 Acres in Texas?
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Can a 20-acre Texas ranch actually make money? In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with Accredited Land Consultant Brandon Stephens to break down the real economics of buying land, raising cattle, and operating a small-acreage ranch in Texas. From land prices near Houston to cattle income, financing, fencing, water, depreciation, and resale value, this conversation covers what buyers need to understand before purchasing land. Kasey and Brandon also discuss the realities of small-acreage production, including how much income 20 acres can realistically generate, the...
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The Biggest Threats Facing Texas Wildlife Right Now
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Texas wildlife is facing more pressure than ever—from disease outbreaks to changing land ownership and management challenges across the state. In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with veteran wildlife biologist Macy Ledbetter to break down the biggest challenges impacting Texas landowners, hunters, and wildlife managers right now. While New World Screwworm has recently been confirmed in Texas, this conversation goes much deeper—covering the broader landscape of wildlife health, disease, and land management across the state. You’ll hear: - What the recent screwworm...
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How will Screw Worms impact Texas Wildlife, with Macy Ledbetter, Wildlife Biologist
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In the 1950s-1960 Screwworms killed 80% of whitetail deer in Texas. New World Screwworms have now been confirmed in Texas again, and the threat to our wildlife and livestock is real. In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with leading wildlife biologist Macy Ledbetter of Spring Creek Outdoors, LLC to break down what the return of New World screwworm means specifically for Texas wildlife. Just days after the first confirmed case in a calf in Zavala County, Kasey and Macy dive into the realities of how screwworm impacts deer, exotics, and free-ranging wildlife...
info_outlineHUNTING SEASON 2024 is finally here! On Episode 502 of the Land Broker Insider Podcast, we continue our dive into hunting stories with Brandon McDow and the Tejas Hunt Club! Kasey and Max were guests on Tejas Hunt Club earlier this month, and we are bringing you that recording here as well. Go follow Tejas Hunt Club here